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Post subject: Re: DC5 Owner looking to go back into a fast turbo ....  Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:16 pm |
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ross27 wrote: Just remember the 6 is getting older and may need more attention. Also think about the extra things that can go wrong such as the rear diff etc. Just my opinion, but i personally wouldnt choose a 6. Although if you wear slippers, smoke a pipe and only drive the car to get your pension and your little blue pills from the doctors, the 6 is the car for you  You used to be a nice guy Ross  I would get a DC5... Great cars 
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Post subject: Re: DC5 Owner looking to go back into a fast turbo .... Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:20 pm |
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Nom nom nom. im only playing! I also love the DC5! Even though they are 10 year old, they still look great!
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Post subject: Re: DC5 Owner looking to go back into a fast turbo .... Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:31 pm |
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My mate sold his DC5 about a year ago.. was a cracking car. just pity bout the lack of torque.
I would say 6 but its suitable for me and the family!
4wd would be a good advantage like said snow/wet etc. tbh thats what more swayed me over the 3. much better chance of getting about when the weathers keek!
This topic could go on forever with 3 and 6 talk..
Personaly i would go drive a few and see what you deem suitable:)
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Post subject: Re: DC5 Owner looking to go back into a fast turbo .... Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:43 pm |
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Dose wrote: This topic could go on forever with 3 and 6 talk..
Personaly i would go drive a few and see what you deem suitable:)  That sums it up really!! (Just test them on wet days)
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Post subject: Re: DC5 Owner looking to go back into a fast turbo .... Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 8:32 am |
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I'll put up some pics tomorrow as im away today, but its an 04 NHB with mugen carbon fibre bonnet,buddyclub spec 2 and Red recaro interior  . Extremely loud on VTEC! I do kinda miss the lack of torque sometimes but the car does let you get off with murder in the corners and the addition of a 6th gear really helps on the motorway. But I don't like to keep a car for more than two years as I think life is too short to stick with what you know, never been a fan of common cars-ala focus ST's,golf GTis or WRX's.
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Post subject: Re: DC5 Owner looking to go back into a fast turbo .... Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 4:34 pm |
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Hi Cam and welcome aboard As mentioned there are pros and cons for both models depending on what your requirements are. Both are practical, rarer than most (I think somebody posted that there were more Ferrari Modenas registered in the UK than the 3mk1) and not many people know what they are and what they're capable of. The 6 is notably a larger car than the 3 and personally I wanted something mid-size hence the 3. I think you can drop the back seats in the 6 but the 3 is excellent for cargo...I can even get my 20 inch mountain bike in the back without taking the wheels off As for performance there is little between them from a standing start unless you're up to your wheel arches in H2O. Get moving and a stock 3mk1 is considerably quicker through the gears and is actually quicker than a stock S3 and a whole host of other quality motors: http://www.zeperfs.com/en/match1388-1391.htmI'd disregard the 0-62 in 7.2 secs though as that must have been Maureen from driving school in a rainstorm....more likely the other way towards 5.8 especially in the dry Whichever one you choose I'm sure you'll be well chuffed. Good luck
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Post subject: Re: DC5 Owner looking to go back into a fast turbo .... Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 4:56 pm |
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cameroon95 wrote: I'll put up some pics tomorrow as im away today, but its an 04 NHB with mugen carbon fibre bonnet,buddyclub spec 2 and Red recaro interior . Extremely loud on VTEC! I do kinda miss the lack of torque sometimes but the car does let you get off with murder in the corners and the addition of a 6th gear really helps on the motorway. But I don't like to keep a car for more than two years as I think life is too short to stick with what you know, never been a fan of common cars-ala focus ST's,golf GTis or WRX's. buddy club spec 2  ! they are LOUD! my mate had one on his ek9 and you could hear him coming from about 5 miles away haha
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Post subject: Re: DC5 Owner looking to go back into a fast turbo .... Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 6:36 pm |
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readie1983 wrote: cameroon95 wrote: I'll put up some pics tomorrow as im away today, but its an 04 NHB with mugen carbon fibre bonnet,buddyclub spec 2 and Red recaro interior . Extremely loud on VTEC! I do kinda miss the lack of torque sometimes but the car does let you get off with murder in the corners and the addition of a 6th gear really helps on the motorway. But I don't like to keep a car for more than two years as I think life is too short to stick with what you know, never been a fan of common cars-ala focus ST's,golf GTis or WRX's. buddy club spec 2 ! they are LOUD! my mate had one on his ek9 and you could hear him coming from about 5 miles away haha  , has a decat aswell. I don't know whether I will go for a sleeper style blue MK1 or a smart looking black one with black wheels, the one on sale here is very very nice. I've been doing some reading on your tuning/versatune, its possible to get these cars to 292bhp on a stock motor? Thats awesome if its true.
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Post subject: Re: DC5 Owner looking to go back into a fast turbo .... Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 6:46 pm |
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cameroon95 wrote: readie1983 wrote: cameroon95 wrote: I'll put up some pics tomorrow as im away today, but its an 04 NHB with mugen carbon fibre bonnet,buddyclub spec 2 and Red recaro interior . Extremely loud on VTEC! I do kinda miss the lack of torque sometimes but the car does let you get off with murder in the corners and the addition of a 6th gear really helps on the motorway. But I don't like to keep a car for more than two years as I think life is too short to stick with what you know, never been a fan of common cars-ala focus ST's,golf GTis or WRX's. buddy club spec 2 ! they are LOUD! my mate had one on his ek9 and you could hear him coming from about 5 miles away haha , has a decat aswell. I don't know whether I will go for a sleeper style blue MK1 or a smart looking black one with black wheels, the one on sale here is very very nice. I've been doing some reading on your tuning/versatune, its possible to get these cars to 292bhp on a stock motor? Thats awesome if its true. 350 on stock motor is common... I'll hopefully be joining that club soon Versatune is awesome... Must have mod
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Post subject: Re: DC5 Owner looking to go back into a fast turbo .... Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 9:34 pm |
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I have just gone the other way and sold my Mk1 3 mps and got a DC5. Having driven them back to back and living with them i have to say i prefer the DC5 but i may be a bit biased at the moment. The torque of the mps is a def advantage however there is nothin between them up until triple digit speeds. The one thing you will notice is that the 3 mps will not have the same flow and ability to cover ground as quickly as the DC5 even with the diff. I did really enjoy the subtle look of my MPS its was good for suprising unsuspecting BMWs
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Post subject: Re: DC5 Owner looking to go back into a fast turbo .... Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 11:12 pm |
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the dc5 i met at the last dyno day was running 175 bhp and got blown tho the reeds on the road as much i love the dc5 it just doesnt comapre imo.
and before everyon r says it, it was a very clean example. and ran very well and it was a lovley car.
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Post subject: Re: DC5 Owner looking to go back into a fast turbo .... Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 12:21 pm |
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Was that at the wheels? Just they run 225 standard at the flywheel .
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Post subject: Re: DC5 Owner looking to go back into a fast turbo .... Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 12:23 pm |
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yea it was mate. here was the results bored number 17  it actually run 170
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